Poolside
Artist: Abi Whitlock
- Size: 23.6 x 35.4 x 1.4 inches (60 x 90 x 3.5 cm)
- Canvas
- One-Off / Ready to Send
- No Frame Required
About the artwork
An exploration of memories of summer spent by the pool. The sun beating down on wet skin and the shimmering light on the surface of the water. Painting this I was taken back to my childhood holidays abroad. This artwork is painted on gallery wrapped canvas. The image continues around the edge of the painting and so it may be hung on the wall unframed.
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Abi Whitlock
My work focuses predominately on the human form and how the mind and body are affected when immersed in water. This is mirrored by the way light is refracted and reflected, distorting and enhancing colour and shape. I try to capture the way entering the water enables the swimmer to enter an altered state of mind; a form of escapism from the real world. My inspiration comes from my recent move to coastal Devon, trips to the beach and outdoor pools. Swimming in the sea re-acquainted me with childhood memories of learning to swim; my first discovery of the extraordinary experience of being underwater and holiday’s abroad snorkelling. The way I work puts emphasis on minute detail. Every aspect of the picture is given value, not just the... (see more)
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